Less-than With Dot Symbol
⋖ indicates a strict “less-than” relationship with a dot for emphasis or precision.
U+22D6
The symbol ⋖ is known as “less-than with dot.” It’s commonly used when you want a clear, typographic signal of a strict comparison. This page helps you copy it in multiple formats.
Less-than With Dot Symbol Meaning
⋖ is the “less-than with dot” symbol (Unicode U+22D6). In mathematical writing and typesetting, it’s typically used to express a strict “less than” relationship, often in contexts where the author wants extra typographic clarity (the dot distinguishes it from a plain <). You may see it in inequality chains, formal proofs, and careful notation where different comparison symbols are distinguished. In plain text and UI labels, it can also serve as a visual shorthand for “less than” with added emphasis, especially when consistent math styling is desired.
Common uses
- •Writing strict inequality statements in notes and documentation
- •Labeling comparison rules in educational materials
- •Adding precise constraints in technical reports and formulas
- •Designing UI text that compares values with a “less-than” condition
- •Typing academic content where inequality symbols must be consistent
Examples
⋖ Less-than with dot symbol
- ⋖x ⋖ y means x is strictly less than y.
- ⋖n ⋖ 100 for this discount rule.
- ⋖a ⋖ b in the inequality chain.
- ⋖Temperature must be ⋖ 10°C to activate cooling.
- ⋖If value ⋖ threshold, trigger the warning.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋖ | |
| HTML Code | ⋖ | |
| CSS | \22D6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8918 | |
| Decimal | 8918 |
How to type Less-than With Dot Symbol (⋖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8918 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22D6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22D6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22d6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⋖ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Less-than With Dot symbol mean?
⋖ is the “less-than with dot” symbol (Unicode U+22D6). In mathematical writing and typesetting, it’s typically used to express a strict “less than” relationship, often in contexts where the author wants extra typographic clarity (the dot distinguishes it from a plain <). You may see it in inequality chains, formal proofs, and careful notation where different comparison symbols are distinguished. In plain text and UI labels, it can also serve as a visual shorthand for “less than” with added emphasis, especially when consistent math styling is desired.
What is the Unicode value for ⋖?
⋖ is Unicode U+22D6 (less-than with dot).
How do I copy ⋖ as HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⋖.
Is ⋖ the same as the plain less-than symbol < ?
It’s related, but ⋖ is a distinct symbol (less-than with dot). It’s used to distinguish a specific strict/typographic form rather than a plain <.
Can I use ⋖ in code?
Yes. For CSS escape use \\22D6, and for JavaScript you can use \\u{22D6}.